Sports and fitness

Secret weapon: Michael Chang's serve

Article Abstract:

Michael Chang is one of tennis' best servers. However, a shift into a more rhythmic body position helped him add an extra kick to his already powerful serve. The position allows him to transfer his weight forward and enables his elbow to make a strong right angle before snapping up at the ball.

When to vary the arc of your shot

Article Abstract:

Arc shots are effective ways of buying tennis players additional time to set up for winning shots. The most common arc shots include the minimal arc, the moonball and the lob. Moonball arc shots are ideal for keeping a point neutral while lob shots are ideal for defensive purposes.

How to make 'em hit it short: it's the secret of winning tennis

Article Abstract:

Tennis matches can be won by drawing short balls from opponents. A short ball from an opponent provides an opportunity to hit a winner. Some tips on how to make opponents hit short balls are presented.